MCO 1560.25Ch Tuition AssistanceSec TA ProcessVerified May 4, 2026
Tuition Assistance (TA)
Skeleton placeholder. Plain-language walkthrough of Marine Corps Tuition Assistance. $4,500 per fiscal year. $250 per semester hour. Eligibility, application, completion requirements. Coordination with GI Bill. Per MCO 1560.25. CONTENT TO BE ADDED.
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What This Page Will Cover
- TA basics ($4,500 per FY, $250 per semester hour)
- Eligibility (active duty, reserve on orders)
- Application process via Marine Online or Education Center
- Approval prior to course start
- Completion requirements
- Failure to complete and recoupment
- Coordination with GI Bill (active duty vs post-service)
- Common errors
Cross References
- For overall framework, see Education Overview and Authorities
- For Post-9/11 GI Bill coordination, see Post-9/11 GI Bill
- For Montgomery GI Bill, see Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-AD and MGIB-SR)
How other roles handle this
- Admin view - the processing side
- Leader view - your NCO and SNCO oversight
- Commander view - command authority and decisions
References
- MCO 1560.25 (Marine Corps Voluntary Education Program)
- DoDI 1322.25 (Voluntary Education Programs)
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